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Law No. 15.167 creating the reforestation Programme for the Brazilian Pine Tree (Araucaria angustifolia) within the State of Santa Catarina.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Santa Catarina
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Afforestation/reforestation Forest management/forest conservation Forest species Forestry protection measures Protection forest
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 7 articles, creates the reforestation Programme for the Brazilian Pine Tree (Araucaria angustifolia) within the State of Santa Catarina. This Programme aims at guaranteeing the perpetuation of this tree species, promoting its conservation. Land owners of Araucaria angustifolia, located outside of the promoted Preservation Area APP, may promote tree exploitation through reforestation which must follow specific requirements.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.tj.sc.gov.br